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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 411.78 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 411.78 and 144.41 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 411.78 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/411.78 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 411.78 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 59,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,465.15/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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