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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.40, 411.20 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.40, 411.20 and 150.88 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.40 : 411.20 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.40/411.20 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.40x = 411.20 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.40x = 62,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,041.86/274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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