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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 411.39 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 411.39 and 91.60 is: 137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 411.39 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/411.39 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 411.39 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 37,683.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,683.32/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.41

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