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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 411.74 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 411.74 and 91.84 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 411.74 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/411.74 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 411.74 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 37,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,813.17/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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