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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 412.54 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 412.54 and 89.88 is: 134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 412.54 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/412.54 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 412.54 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 37,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,077.83/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.84

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