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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.26, 378.66 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.26, 378.66 and 211.13 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.26 : 378.66 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.26/378.66 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.26x = 378.66 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.26x = 79,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,946.49/274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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