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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.43, 379.05 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.43, 379.05 and 212.47 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.43 : 379.05 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.43/379.05 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.43x = 379.05 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.43x = 80,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,535.81/274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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