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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 411.75 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 411.75 and 153.08 is: 229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 411.75 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/411.75 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 411.75 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 63,030.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,030.69/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.44

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