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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 379.76 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 379.76 and 209.32 is: 289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 379.76 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/379.76 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 379.76 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 79,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,491.36/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.10

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