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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 411.03 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 411.03 and 145.50 is: 218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 411.03 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/411.03 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 411.03 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 59,804.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,804.87/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.25

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