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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.61, 411.99 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.61, 411.99 and 101.37 is: 152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.61 : 411.99 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.61/411.99 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.61x = 411.99 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.61x = 41,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,764.59/274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.09

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