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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.49, 411.95 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.49, 411.95 and 137.69 is: 206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.49 : 411.95 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.49/411.95 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.49x = 411.95 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.49x = 56,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,721.40/274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.64

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