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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 412.04 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 412.04 and 152.94 is: 229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 412.04 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/412.04 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 412.04 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 63,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,016.15/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.49

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