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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 410.70 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 410.70 and 205.38 is: 307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 410.70 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/410.70 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 410.70 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 84,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,349.57/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.15

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