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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 411.62 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 411.62 and 101.07 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 411.62 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/411.62 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 411.62 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 41,604.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,604.23/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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