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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 412.09 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 412.09 and 254.08 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 412.09 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/412.09 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 412.09 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 104,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,703.83/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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