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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 412.17 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 412.17 and 202.28 is: 303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 412.17 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/412.17 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 412.17 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 83,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,373.75/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.57

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