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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 411.50 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 411.50 and 137.38 is: 206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 411.50 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/411.50 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 411.50 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 56,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,531.87/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.05

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