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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 411.56 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 411.56 and 152.61 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 411.56 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/411.56 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 411.56 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 62,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,808.17/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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