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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.11, 378.44 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.11, 378.44 and 211.82 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.11 : 378.44 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.11/378.44 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.11x = 378.44 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.11x = 80,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,158.21/274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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