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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.90, 411.57 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.90, 411.57 and 152.71 is: 228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.90 : 411.57 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.90/411.57 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.90x = 411.57 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.90x = 62,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,850.85/274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.63

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