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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 377.98 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 377.98 and 208.42 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 377.98 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/377.98 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 377.98 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 78,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,778.59/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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