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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.63, 411.84 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.63, 411.84 and 91.98 is: 137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.63 : 411.84 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.63/411.84 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.63x = 411.84 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.63x = 37,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881.04/274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.93

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