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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 411.49 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 411.49 and 144.74 is: 216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 411.49 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/411.49 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 411.49 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 59,556.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,556.64/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.63

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