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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.40, 411.62 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.40, 411.62 and 153.44 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.40 : 411.62 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.40/411.62 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.40x = 411.62 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.40x = 63,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,156.15/274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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