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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 411.13 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 411.13 and 100.80 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 411.13 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/411.13 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 411.13 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 41,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442.03/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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