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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 411.52 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 411.52 and 91.74 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 411.52 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/411.52 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 411.52 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 37,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,750.33/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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