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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 412.28 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 412.28 and 136.02 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 412.28 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/412.28 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 412.28 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 56,078.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,078.33/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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