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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 411.94 and 69.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 411.94 and 69.20 is: 103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 411.94 = 69.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/411.94 = 69.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 411.94 × 69.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 28,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,504.86/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.79

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