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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 377.84 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274, 377.84 and 190.96 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 377.84 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/377.84 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 377.84 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 72,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,152.33/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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