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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 411.00 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 411.00 and 144.55 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 411.00 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/411.00 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 411.00 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 59,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,410.02/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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