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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 411.62 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 411.62 and 144.64 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 411.62 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/411.62 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 411.62 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 59,536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,536.72/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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