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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 411.55 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 411.55 and 144.50 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 411.55 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/411.55 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 411.55 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 59,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,466.56/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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