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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 412.68 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 412.68 and 206.64 is: 310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 412.68 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/412.68 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 412.68 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 85,276.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,276.20/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.12

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