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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.81, 412.37 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.81, 412.37 and 101.59 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.81 : 412.37 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.81/412.37 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.81x = 412.37 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.81x = 41,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,894.21/274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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