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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 411.72 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 411.72 and 137.43 is: 206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 411.72 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/411.72 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 411.72 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 56,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,582.68/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.18

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