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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 378.59 and 212.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 378.59 and 212.51 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 378.59 = 212.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/378.59 = 212.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 378.59 × 212.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 80,451.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,451.21/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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