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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 410.77 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 410.77 and 150.71 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 410.77 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/410.77 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 410.77 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 61,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,905.28/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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