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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 378.12 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274, 378.12 and 200.08 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 378.12 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/378.12 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 378.12 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 75,654.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,654.25/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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