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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.18, 411.19 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.18, 411.19 and 150.72 is: 226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.18 : 411.19 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.18/411.19 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.18x = 411.19 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.18x = 61,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,974.56/274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.04

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