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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 374.98 and 212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 374.98 and 212.77 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 374.98 = 212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/374.98 = 212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 374.98 × 212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 79,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,783.03/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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