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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.07, 411.05 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.07, 411.05 and 137.03 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.07 : 411.05 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.07/411.05 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.07x = 411.05 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.07x = 56,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,326.18/274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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