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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.52, 411.31 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.52, 411.31 and 205.94 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.52 : 411.31 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.52/411.31 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.52x = 411.31 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.52x = 84,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,706.47/274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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