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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.37, 411.47 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.37, 411.47 and 91.71 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.37 : 411.47 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.37/411.47 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.37x = 411.47 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.37x = 37,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,735.46/274.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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