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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 411 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 411 and 158.87 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 411 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/411 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 411 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 65,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,293.52/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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