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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 379.74 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 379.74 and 213.14 is: 294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 379.74 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/379.74 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 379.74 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 80,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,937.78/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.00

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