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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 411.27 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 411.27 and 91.56 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 411.27 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/411.27 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 411.27 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 37,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654.51/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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