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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.13, 379.76 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.13, 379.76 and 212.90 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.13 : 379.76 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.13/379.76 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.13x = 379.76 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.13x = 80,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,847.94/275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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