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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 378.72 and 204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.41, 378.72 and 204.57 is: 282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.41 : 378.72 = 204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.41/378.72 = 204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.41x = 378.72 × 204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.41x = 77,474.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,474.75/274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.33

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