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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.71, 378.57 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.71, 378.57 and 212.28 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.71 : 378.57 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.71/378.57 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.71x = 378.57 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.71x = 80,362.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,362.84/274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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