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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 411.51 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 411.51 and 100.88 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 411.51 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/411.51 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 411.51 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 41,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514.16/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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