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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 412.26 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 412.26 and 146.56 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 412.26 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/412.26 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 412.26 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 60,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,420.83/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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