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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 375.81 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 375.81 and 214.17 is: 295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 375.81 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/375.81 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 375.81 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 80,487.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,487.23/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.38

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