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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 411.29 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 411.29 and 202.46 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 411.29 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/411.29 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 411.29 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 83,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,268.76/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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