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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.15, 410.87 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.15, 410.87 and 143.82 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.15 : 410.87 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.15/410.87 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.15x = 410.87 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.15x = 59,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,091.32/274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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