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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 378.77 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 378.77 and 204.89 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 378.77 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/378.77 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 378.77 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 77,606.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,606.19/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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