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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.79, 412.31 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.79, 412.31 and 144.90 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.79 : 412.31 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.79/412.31 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.79x = 412.31 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.79x = 59,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,744.08/274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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