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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 410.82 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 410.82 and 205.35 is: 307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 410.82 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/410.82 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 410.82 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 84,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,361.89/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.09

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