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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 411.15 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 411.15 and 209.17 is: 312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 411.15 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/411.15 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 411.15 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 86,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,000.25/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.82

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