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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 411.96 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 411.96 and 151.50 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 411.96 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/411.96 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 411.96 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 62,411.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,411.94/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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