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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 379.26 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 379.26 and 212.64 is: 293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 379.26 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/379.26 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 379.26 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 80,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,645.85/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.34

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