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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.57, 412.43 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.57, 412.43 and 209.34 is: 314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.57 : 412.43 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.57/412.43 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.57x = 412.43 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.57x = 86,338.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,338.10/274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.45

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