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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.30, 410.86 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.30, 410.86 and 208.57 is: 312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.30 : 410.86 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.30/410.86 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.30x = 410.86 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.30x = 85,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,693.07/274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.41

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