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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 410.78 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 410.78 and 145.48 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 410.78 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/410.78 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 410.78 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 59,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760.27/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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