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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.95, 376.70 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.95, 376.70 and 214.63 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.95 : 376.70 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.95/376.70 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.95x = 376.70 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.95x = 80,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,849.11/272.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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