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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 411.75 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 411.75 and 135.88 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 411.75 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/411.75 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 411.75 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 55,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,947.56/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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