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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.20, 411.35 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.20, 411.35 and 91.59 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.20 : 411.35 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.20/411.35 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.20x = 411.35 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.20x = 37,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,675.09/274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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