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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 411.29 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 411.29 and 91.62 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 411.29 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/411.29 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 411.29 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 37,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,682.28/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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