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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 411.66 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 411.66 and 137.80 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 411.66 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/411.66 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 411.66 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 56,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,725.72/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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