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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 410.67 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 410.67 and 136.79 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 410.67 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/410.67 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 410.67 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 56,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,175.04/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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