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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.26, 411.65 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.26, 411.65 and 137.46 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.26 : 411.65 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.26/411.65 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.26x = 411.65 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.26x = 56,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,584.72/274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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