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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.81, 412.34 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.81, 412.34 and 203.26 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.81 : 412.34 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.81/412.34 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.81x = 412.34 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.81x = 83,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,809.15/274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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