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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 410.91 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 410.91 and 143.83 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 410.91 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/410.91 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 410.91 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 59,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,101.19/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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