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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 411.58 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 411.58 and 146.04 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 411.58 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/411.58 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 411.58 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 60,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,107.14/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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