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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 411.84 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 411.84 and 144.45 is: 216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 411.84 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/411.84 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 411.84 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 59,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,490.29/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.74

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