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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.99, 412.68 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.99, 412.68 and 206.64 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.99 : 412.68 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.99/412.68 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.99x = 412.68 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.99x = 85,275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,275.16/274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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