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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 379.44 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 379.44 and 212.56 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 379.44 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/379.44 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 379.44 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 80,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,653.77/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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