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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.33, 411.08 and 137.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.33, 411.08 and 137.17 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.33 : 411.08 = 137.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.33/411.08 = 137.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.33x = 411.08 × 137.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.33x = 56,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,387.16/274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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