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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.40, 411.64 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.40, 411.64 and 91.81 is: 137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.40 : 411.64 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.40/411.64 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.40x = 411.64 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.40x = 37,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,792.67/274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.73

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