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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 374.51 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 374.51 and 212.59 is: 293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 374.51 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/374.51 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 374.51 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 79,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,617.08/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.02

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