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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 378.54 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 378.54 and 204.54 is: 282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 378.54 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/378.54 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 378.54 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 77,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,426.57/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.33

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