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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.75, 412.13 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.75, 412.13 and 103.75 is: 155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.75 : 412.13 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.75/412.13 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.75x = 412.13 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.75x = 42,757.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,757.97/274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.63

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