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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 411.27 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274, 411.27 and 145.75 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 411.27 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/411.27 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 411.27 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 59,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,942.60/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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