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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 411.05 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 411.05 and 152.73 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 411.05 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/411.05 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 411.05 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 62,778.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,778.90/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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