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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.39, 410.97 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.39, 410.97 and 137.30 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.39 : 410.97 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.39/410.97 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.39x = 410.97 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.39x = 56,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,424.64/274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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