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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 412.35 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 412.35 and 206.73 is: 310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 412.35 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/412.35 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 412.35 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 85,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,245.12/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.24

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