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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.21, 410.59 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.21, 410.59 and 151.85 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.21 : 410.59 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.21/410.59 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.21x = 410.59 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.21x = 62,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,347.71/274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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