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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 411.42 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 411.42 and 100.97 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 411.42 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/411.42 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 411.42 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 41,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,541.08/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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