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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.43, 410.94 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.43, 410.94 and 152.44 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.43 : 410.94 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.43/410.94 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.43x = 410.94 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.43x = 62,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,643.69/274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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