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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.01, 411.20 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.01, 411.20 and 205.71 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.01 : 411.20 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.01/411.20 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.01x = 411.20 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.01x = 84,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,589.62/274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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