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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.09, 411.15 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.09, 411.15 and 91.49 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.09 : 411.15 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.09/411.15 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.09x = 411.15 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.09x = 37,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,615.66/274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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