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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 411.58 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 411.58 and 137.50 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 411.58 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/411.58 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 411.58 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 56,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,591.39/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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