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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 378.48 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 378.48 and 208.15 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 378.48 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/378.48 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 378.48 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 78,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,780.61/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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