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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 378.15 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 378.15 and 212.07 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 378.15 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/378.15 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 378.15 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 80,194.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,194.27/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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