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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 379.62 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 379.62 and 213.30 is: 293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 379.62 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/379.62 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 379.62 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 80,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,972.95/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.83

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