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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.06, 375.93 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.06, 375.93 and 213.20 is: 294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 375.93 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/375.93 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 375.93 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 80,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,148.28/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.60

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