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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 411.37 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 411.37 and 103.13 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 411.37 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/411.37 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 411.37 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 42,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422.27/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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