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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 412.13 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 412.13 and 137.60 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 412.13 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/412.13 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 412.13 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 56,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709.09/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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