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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 412.08 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 412.08 and 99.04 is: 148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 412.08 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/412.08 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 412.08 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 40,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,812.40/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.51

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