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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.52, 379.02 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.52, 379.02 and 209.36 is: 289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.52 : 379.02 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.52/379.02 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.52x = 379.02 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.52x = 79,351.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,351.63/274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.06

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