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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 411.38 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 411.38 and 202.26 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 411.38 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/411.38 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 411.38 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 83,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,205.72/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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