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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 411.72 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 411.72 and 153.07 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 411.72 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/411.72 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 411.72 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 63,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,021.98/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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