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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.09, 411.11 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.09, 411.11 and 127.78 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.09 : 411.11 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.09/411.11 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.09x = 411.11 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.09x = 52,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,531.64/274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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