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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.20, 410.58 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.20, 410.58 and 145.56 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.20 : 410.58 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.20/410.58 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.20x = 410.58 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.20x = 59,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,764.02/274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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