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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 412.10 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 412.10 and 210.54 is: 315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 412.10 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/412.10 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 412.10 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 86,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,761.47/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.52

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