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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 411.43 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 411.43 and 137.60 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 411.43 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/411.43 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 411.43 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 56,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,612.17/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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