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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.43, 411.53 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.43, 411.53 and 101.04 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.43 : 411.53 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.43/411.53 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.43x = 411.53 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.43x = 41,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,580.99/274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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