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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 411.88 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 411.88 and 91.92 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 411.88 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/411.88 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 411.88 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 37,860.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,860.01/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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