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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.91, 411.83 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.91, 411.83 and 159.07 is: 238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.91 : 411.83 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.91/411.83 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.91x = 411.83 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.91x = 65,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,509.52/274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.29

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