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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 410.90 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 410.90 and 137.12 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 410.90 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/410.90 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 410.90 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 56,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,342.61/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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