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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 411.44 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 411.44 and 91.78 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 411.44 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/411.44 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 411.44 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 37,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,761.96/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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