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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 412.26 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 412.26 and 151.32 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 412.26 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/412.26 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 412.26 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 62,383.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,383.18/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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