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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 412.26 and 202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 412.26 and 202.69 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 412.26 = 202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/412.26 = 202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 412.26 × 202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 83,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,560.98/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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