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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.11, 377.78 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.11, 377.78 and 215.10 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.11 : 377.78 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.11/377.78 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.11x = 377.78 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.11x = 81,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259.40/274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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