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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 411.36 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 411.36 and 152.54 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 411.36 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/411.36 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 411.36 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 62,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,749.30/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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