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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 410.65 and 205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 410.65 and 205.73 is: 308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 410.65 = 205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/410.65 = 205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 410.65 × 205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 84,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,483.02/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.19

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