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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.75, 412 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.75, 412 and 103.63 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.75 : 412 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.75/412 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.75x = 412 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.75x = 42,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,695.56/274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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