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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 411.21 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 411.21 and 137.33 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 411.21 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/411.21 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 411.21 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 56,471.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,471.47/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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