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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 410.87 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 410.87 and 152.28 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 410.87 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/410.87 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 410.87 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 62,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,567.66/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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