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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 411.55 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 411.55 and 202.83 is: 303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 411.55 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/411.55 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 411.55 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 83,473.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,473.78/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.63

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