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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.78, 412.17 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.78, 412.17 and 251.89 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.78 : 412.17 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.78/412.17 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.78x = 412.17 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.78x = 103,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,821.50/274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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