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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 411.56 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 411.56 and 210.77 is: 315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 411.56 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/411.56 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 411.56 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 86,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,743.45/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.60

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