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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 412.08 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 412.08 and 206.68 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 412.08 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/412.08 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 412.08 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 85,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,168.69/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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