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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.11, 411.36 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.11, 411.36 and 205.76 is: 308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.11 : 411.36 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.11/411.36 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.11x = 411.36 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.11x = 84,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,641.43/274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.79

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