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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 411.58 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 411.58 and 91.71 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 411.58 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/411.58 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 411.58 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 37,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746.00/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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