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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.09, 378.41 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.09, 378.41 and 211.81 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.09 : 378.41 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.09/378.41 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.09x = 378.41 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.09x = 80,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,151.02/274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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