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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 378.25 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 378.25 and 204.51 is: 282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 378.25 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/378.25 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 378.25 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 77,355.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,355.91/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.02

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