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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 411.09 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 411.09 and 100.71 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 411.09 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/411.09 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 411.09 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 41,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,400.50/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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