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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 375.21 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 375.21 and 213.86 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 375.21 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/375.21 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 375.21 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 80,240.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,240.53/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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