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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 374.46 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 374.46 and 213.08 is: 293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 374.46 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/374.46 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 374.46 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 79,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,789.94/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.99

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