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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.93, 412.41 and 69.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.93, 412.41 and 69.52 is: 104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.93 : 412.41 = 69.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.93/412.41 = 69.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.93x = 412.41 × 69.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.93x = 28,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670.74/274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.28

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