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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.21, 411.36 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.21, 411.36 and 137.26 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.21 : 411.36 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.21/411.36 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.21x = 411.36 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.21x = 56,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,460.53/274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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