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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.53, 410.54 and 205.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.53, 410.54 and 205.17 is: 306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.53 : 410.54 = 205.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.53/410.54 = 205.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.53x = 410.54 × 205.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.53x = 84,227.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,227.93/274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.81

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