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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 411.24 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 411.24 and 103.20 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 411.24 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/411.24 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 411.24 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 42,439.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,439.97/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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