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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 412.40 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 412.40 and 137.88 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 412.40 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/412.40 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 412.40 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 56,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,861.71/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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