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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 410.63 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 410.63 and 136.74 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 410.63 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/410.63 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 410.63 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 56,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,149.55/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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