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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 410.94 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 410.94 and 103 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 410.94 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/410.94 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 410.94 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 42,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,326.82/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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