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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 411.33 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 411.33 and 144.19 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 411.33 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/411.33 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 411.33 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 59,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,307.62/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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