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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 379.54 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 379.54 and 209.58 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 379.54 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/379.54 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 379.54 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 79,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,543.99/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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