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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 412.04 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 412.04 and 101.44 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 412.04 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/412.04 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 412.04 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 41,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,797.34/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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