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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 411.73 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 411.73 and 138.05 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 411.73 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/411.73 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 411.73 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 56,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,841.56/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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