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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 411.17 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 411.17 and 137.20 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 411.17 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/411.17 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 411.17 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 56,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,412.52/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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