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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.06, 377.95 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.06, 377.95 and 199.22 is: 274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.06 : 377.95 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.06/377.95 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.06x = 377.95 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.06x = 75,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,296.68/274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.75

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