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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 411.65 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 411.65 and 144.40 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 411.65 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/411.65 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 411.65 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 59,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,442.26/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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