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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.49, 411.36 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.49, 411.36 and 151.14 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.49 : 411.36 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.49/411.36 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.49x = 411.36 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.49x = 62,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,172.95/274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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