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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.40, 378.84 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.40, 378.84 and 212.13 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.40 : 378.84 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.40/378.84 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.40x = 378.84 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.40x = 80,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,363.33/274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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