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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.26, 411.18 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.26, 411.18 and 137.16 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.26 : 411.18 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.26/411.18 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.26x = 411.18 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.26x = 56,397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,397.45/274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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