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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.57, 412.05 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.57, 412.05 and 206.27 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.57 : 412.05 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.57/412.05 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.57x = 412.05 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.57x = 84,994.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,994.97/274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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