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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.99, 412.39 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.99, 412.39 and 137.97 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.99 : 412.39 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.99/412.39 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.99x = 412.39 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.99x = 56,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,897.45/274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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