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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 411.92 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 411.92 and 152.96 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 411.92 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/411.92 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 411.92 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 63,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,007.28/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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