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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 411.40 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 411.40 and 152.26 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 411.40 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/411.40 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 411.40 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 62,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,639.76/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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