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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.63, 411.87 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.63, 411.87 and 101.26 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.63 : 411.87 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.63/411.87 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.63x = 411.87 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.63x = 41,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705.96/274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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