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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 412.02 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 412.02 and 137.36 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 412.02 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/412.02 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 412.02 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 56,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,596.10/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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