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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.40, 411.62 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.40, 411.62 and 91.74 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.40 : 411.62 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.40/411.62 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.40x = 411.62 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.40x = 37,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,762.02/274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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