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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 411.08 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 411.08 and 86.48 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 411.08 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/411.08 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 411.08 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 35,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,550.20/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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