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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.07, 411.20 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.07, 411.20 and 144.11 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.07 : 411.20 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.07/411.20 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.07x = 411.20 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.07x = 59,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,255.26/274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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