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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.91, 411.68 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.91, 411.68 and 137.76 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.91 : 411.68 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.91/411.68 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.91x = 411.68 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.91x = 56,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,712.35/274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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