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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 412.22 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 412.22 and 137.89 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 412.22 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/412.22 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 412.22 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 56,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,839.30/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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