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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 412.28 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 412.28 and 144.84 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 412.28 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/412.28 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 412.28 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 59,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,712.52/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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