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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 408.30 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 408.30 and 249.64 is: 371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 408.30 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/408.30 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 408.30 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 101,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,928.01/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.84

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