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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 412.25 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 412.25 and 254.18 is: 382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 412.25 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/412.25 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 412.25 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 104,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,782.37/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.01

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