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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 412.27 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 412.27 and 101.58 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 412.27 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/412.27 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 412.27 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 41,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,877.88/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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