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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 410.96 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 410.96 and 201.92 is: 302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 410.96 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/410.96 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 410.96 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 82,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,981.04/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.76

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