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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.27, 411.33 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.27, 411.33 and 135.45 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.27 : 411.33 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.27/411.33 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.27x = 411.33 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.27x = 55,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,714.65/274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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