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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.51, 411.77 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.51, 411.77 and 91.87 is: 137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.51 : 411.77 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.51/411.77 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.51x = 411.77 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.51x = 37,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,829.31/274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.81

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