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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 411.48 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 411.48 and 153.05 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 411.48 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/411.48 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 411.48 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 62,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,974.96/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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