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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.53, 412.09 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.53, 412.09 and 152.90 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.53 : 412.09 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.53/412.09 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.53x = 412.09 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.53x = 63,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,006.12/274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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