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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 410.94 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 410.94 and 150.84 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 410.94 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/410.94 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 410.94 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 61,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,986.19/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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