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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.53, 378.89 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.53, 378.89 and 204.67 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.53 : 378.89 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.53/378.89 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.53x = 378.89 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.53x = 77,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,547.42/274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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