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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.49, 411.45 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.49, 411.45 and 91.83 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.49 : 411.45 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.49/411.45 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.49x = 411.45 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.49x = 37,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,784.65/274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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