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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 410.72 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274, 410.72 and 100.50 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 410.72 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/410.72 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 410.72 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 41,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277.36/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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