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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.15, 411.19 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.15, 411.19 and 137.28 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.15 : 411.19 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.15/411.19 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.15x = 411.19 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.15x = 56,450.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,450.13/274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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