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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 412.24 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 412.24 and 202.74 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 412.24 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/412.24 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 412.24 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 83,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,577.54/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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