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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 374.31 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 374.31 and 213.20 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 374.31 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/374.31 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 374.31 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 79,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,801.02/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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