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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 411.55 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 411.55 and 152.75 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 411.55 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/411.55 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 411.55 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 62,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,864.26/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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