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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 411.96 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 411.96 and 137.90 is: 206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 411.96 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/411.96 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 411.96 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 56,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,809.28/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.77

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