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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.15, 411.06 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.15, 411.06 and 152.50 is: 228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.15 : 411.06 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.15/411.06 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.15x = 411.06 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.15x = 62,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,686.65/274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.66

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