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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.87, 412.36 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.87, 412.36 and 153.27 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.87 : 412.36 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.87/412.36 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.87x = 412.36 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.87x = 63,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,202.03/274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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