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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.20, 378.14 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.20, 378.14 and 211.93 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.20 : 378.14 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.20/378.14 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.20x = 378.14 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.20x = 80,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,137.21/274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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