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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 410.96 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 410.96 and 152.10 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 410.96 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/410.96 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 410.96 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 62,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,507.02/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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