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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.99, 412.52 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.99, 412.52 and 101.63 is: 152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.99 : 412.52 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.99/412.52 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.99x = 412.52 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.99x = 41,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,924.41/274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.46

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