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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 411.86 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 411.86 and 152.94 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 411.86 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/411.86 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 411.86 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 62,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,989.87/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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