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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 411.19 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 411.19 and 91.48 is: 137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 411.19 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/411.19 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 411.19 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 37,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,614.40/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.22

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