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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.40, 411.34 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.40, 411.34 and 137.38 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.40 : 411.34 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.40/411.34 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.40x = 411.34 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.40x = 56,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,509.89/274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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