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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 410.66 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 410.66 and 144.33 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 410.66 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/410.66 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 410.66 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 59,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270.38/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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