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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 378.40 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 378.40 and 191.30 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 378.40 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/378.40 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 378.40 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 72,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,388.39/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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