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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.51, 410.82 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.51, 410.82 and 243.19 is: 363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.51 : 410.82 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.51/410.82 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.51x = 410.82 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.51x = 99,907.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,907.32/274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.95

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