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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 411.32 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 411.32 and 137.22 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 411.32 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/411.32 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 411.32 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 56,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,441.33/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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