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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 412.11 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 412.11 and 144.75 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 412.11 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/412.11 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 412.11 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 59,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,652.92/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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