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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 411.60 and 201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 411.60 and 201.80 is: 302.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 411.60 = 201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/411.60 = 201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 411.60 × 201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 83,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,060.88/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.37

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