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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.42, 411.45 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.42, 411.45 and 137.28 is: 205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.42 : 411.45 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.42/411.45 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.42x = 411.45 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.42x = 56,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,483.86/274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.83

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