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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.71, 412.08 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.71, 412.08 and 153.03 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.71 : 412.08 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.71/412.08 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.71x = 412.08 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.71x = 63,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,060.60/274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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