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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.54, 379 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.54, 379 and 212.23 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.54 : 379 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.54/379 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.54x = 379 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.54x = 80,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,435.17/274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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