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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 374.61 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 374.61 and 213.13 is: 294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 374.61 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/374.61 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 374.61 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 79,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,837.69/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.12

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