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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.21, 411.39 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.21, 411.39 and 137.09 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.21 : 411.39 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.21/411.39 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.21x = 411.39 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.21x = 56,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,397.46/274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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