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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 411.37 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 411.37 and 91.65 is: 137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 411.37 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/411.37 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 411.37 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 37,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,702.06/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.48

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