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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.45, 411.72 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.45, 411.72 and 137.51 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.45 : 411.72 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.45/411.72 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.45x = 411.72 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.45x = 56,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,615.62/274.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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