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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 412.44 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 412.44 and 202.44 is: 303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 412.44 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/412.44 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 412.44 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 83,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,494.35/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.93

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