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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 411.35 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 411.35 and 201.18 is: 301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 411.35 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/411.35 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 411.35 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 82,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,755.93/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.79

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