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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.77 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.77 and 144.30 is: 216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.77 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.77 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.77 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 59,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,418.77/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.37

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