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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 411.19 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 411.19 and 205.34 is: 308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 411.19 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/411.19 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 411.19 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 84,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,432.73/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.13

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