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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.77, 374.60 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.77, 374.60 and 212.66 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.77 : 374.60 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.77/374.60 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.77x = 374.60 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.77x = 79,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,660.56/271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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