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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 412.30 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 412.30 and 151.10 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 412.30 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/412.30 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 412.30 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 62,296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,296.47/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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