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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 412.08 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 412.08 and 153.08 is: 229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 412.08 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/412.08 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 412.08 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 63,081.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,081.21/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.75

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