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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 412.56 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 412.56 and 138.06 is: 207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 412.56 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/412.56 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 412.56 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 56,958.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,958.03/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.18

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