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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 411.51 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 411.51 and 146 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 411.51 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/411.51 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 411.51 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 60,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,080.46/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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