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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.31, 411.65 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.31, 411.65 and 100.98 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.31 : 411.65 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.31/411.65 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.31x = 411.65 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.31x = 41,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,570.03/274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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