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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 410.52 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 410.52 and 197.12 is: 294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 410.52 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/410.52 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 410.52 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 80,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,921.70/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.97

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