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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.51, 411.77 and 101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.51, 411.77 and 101.19 is: 151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.51 : 411.77 = 101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.51/411.77 = 101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.51x = 411.77 × 101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.51x = 41,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667.01/274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.79

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