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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 412.22 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 412.22 and 137.77 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 412.22 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/412.22 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 412.22 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 56,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,790.86/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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