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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 378.29 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 378.29 and 204.05 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 378.29 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/378.29 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 378.29 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 77,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,189.05/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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