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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.04, 378.18 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.04, 378.18 and 208.42 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.04 : 378.18 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.04/378.18 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.04x = 378.18 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.04x = 78,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,820.28/274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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