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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 411.44 and 200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 411.44 and 200.67 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 411.44 = 200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/411.44 = 200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 411.44 × 200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 82,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,562.66/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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