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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 412.42 and 201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 412.42 and 201.82 is: 302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 412.42 = 201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/412.42 = 201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 412.42 × 201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 83,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,234.60/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.80

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