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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 411.85 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 411.85 and 91.97 is: 137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 411.85 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/411.85 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 411.85 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 37,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,877.44/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.94

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