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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.78, 413.80 and 239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.78, 413.80 and 239.14 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.78 : 413.80 = 239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.78/413.80 = 239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.78x = 413.80 × 239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.78x = 98,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,956.13/274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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