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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 412.23 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 412.23 and 153.23 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 412.23 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/412.23 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 412.23 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 63,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,166.00/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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