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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 411.32 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 411.32 and 137.27 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 411.32 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/411.32 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 411.32 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 56,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,459.15/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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