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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 411.92 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 411.92 and 137.70 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 411.92 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/411.92 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 411.92 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 56,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,721.38/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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