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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.78, 412.26 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.78, 412.26 and 146.50 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.78 : 412.26 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.78/412.26 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.78x = 412.26 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.78x = 60,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,396.09/274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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