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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 378.15 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 378.15 and 196.38 is: 271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 378.15 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/378.15 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 378.15 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 74,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,261.10/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.01

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