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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 411.58 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 411.58 and 137.43 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 411.58 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/411.58 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 411.58 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 56,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,563.61/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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