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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 411.58 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 411.58 and 91.88 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 411.58 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/411.58 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 411.58 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 37,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,817.89/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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