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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.61, 411.66 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.61, 411.66 and 91.91 is: 137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.61 : 411.66 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.61/411.66 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.61x = 411.66 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.61x = 37,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,836.70/274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.78

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