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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 378.86 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 378.86 and 204.74 is: 282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 378.86 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/378.86 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 378.86 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 77,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,566.30/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.41

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