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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 375.95 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 375.95 and 213.48 is: 294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 375.95 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/375.95 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 375.95 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 80,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,256.74/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.61

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