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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 412.25 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 412.25 and 137.94 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 412.25 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/412.25 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 412.25 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 56,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,865.08/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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