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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.04, 377.92 and 211.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.04, 377.92 and 211.78 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.04 : 377.92 = 211.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.04/377.92 = 211.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.04x = 377.92 × 211.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.04x = 80,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,035.90/274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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