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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 411.10 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 411.10 and 137.09 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 411.10 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/411.10 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 411.10 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 56,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,357.70/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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