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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 410.85 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 410.85 and 208.98 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 410.85 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/410.85 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 410.85 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 85,859.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,859.43/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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