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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 412.39 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 412.39 and 101.66 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 412.39 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/412.39 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 412.39 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 41,921.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,921.63/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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