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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 412.38 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 412.38 and 146.60 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 412.38 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/412.38 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 412.38 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 60,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,454.91/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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