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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 411.61 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 411.61 and 137.64 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 411.61 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/411.61 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 411.61 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 56,653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,653.31/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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