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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.50, 412.02 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.50, 412.02 and 152.88 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 412.02 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/412.02 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 412.02 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 62,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,989.62/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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