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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.99, 412.64 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.99, 412.64 and 153.24 is: 229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.99 : 412.64 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.99/412.64 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.99x = 412.64 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.99x = 63,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,232.95/274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.95

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