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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.14, 411.23 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.14, 411.23 and 91.54 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.14 : 411.23 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.14/411.23 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.14x = 411.23 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.14x = 37,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,643.99/274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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