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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 375.49 and 213.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 375.49 and 213.11 is: 293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 375.49 = 213.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/375.49 = 213.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 375.49 × 213.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 80,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,021.08/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.80

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