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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 411.96 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 411.96 and 101.44 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 411.96 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/411.96 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 411.96 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 41,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,789.22/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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