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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 412.83 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 412.83 and 145.08 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 412.83 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/412.83 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 412.83 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 59,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,893.38/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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