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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 411.58 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 411.58 and 146.18 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 411.58 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/411.58 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 411.58 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 60,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,164.76/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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