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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 411.91 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 411.91 and 137.68 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 411.91 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/411.91 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 411.91 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 56,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,711.77/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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