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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.37, 411.72 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.37, 411.72 and 144.46 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.37 : 411.72 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.37/411.72 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.37x = 411.72 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.37x = 59,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,476.27/274.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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