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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.09, 411.14 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.09, 411.14 and 145.93 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.09 : 411.14 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.09/411.14 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.09x = 411.14 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.09x = 59,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,997.66/274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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