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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 411.20 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274, 411.20 and 103 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 411.20 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/411.20 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 411.20 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 42,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,353.60/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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