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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 412.23 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 412.23 and 101.50 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 412.23 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/412.23 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 412.23 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 41,841.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,841.35/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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