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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.33, 378.71 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.33, 378.71 and 212.02 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.33 : 378.71 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.33/378.71 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.33x = 378.71 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.33x = 80,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,291.14/274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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