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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 411.84 and 69.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 411.84 and 69.13 is: 103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 411.84 = 69.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/411.84 = 69.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 411.84 × 69.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 28,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,468.18/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.69

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