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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 411.18 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 411.18 and 210.52 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 411.18 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/411.18 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 411.18 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 86,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,561.61/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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