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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 410.94 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 410.94 and 201.66 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 410.94 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/410.94 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 410.94 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 82,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,870.16/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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