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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 411.92 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 411.92 and 146.32 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 411.92 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/411.92 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 411.92 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 60,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,272.13/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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