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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.93, 412.02 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.93, 412.02 and 101.43 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.93 : 412.02 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.93/412.02 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.93x = 412.02 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.93x = 41,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793.02/274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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