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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 412.02 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 412.02 and 137.82 is: 206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 412.02 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/412.02 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 412.02 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 56,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,784.60/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.59

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