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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 379.19 and 212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 379.19 and 212.38 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 379.19 = 212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/379.19 = 212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 379.19 × 212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 80,531.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,531.96/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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