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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.57, 411.35 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.57, 411.35 and 137.59 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.57 : 411.35 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.57/411.35 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.57x = 411.35 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.57x = 56,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,595.93/274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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