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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.28, 410.96 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.28, 410.96 and 205.44 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.28 : 410.96 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.28/410.96 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.28x = 410.96 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.28x = 84,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,427.62/274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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