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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.82 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.82 and 101.23 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.82 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.82 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.82 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 41,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,688.54/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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