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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 412.13 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 412.13 and 101.46 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 412.13 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/412.13 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 412.13 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 41,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,814.71/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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