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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.11, 377.89 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.11, 377.89 and 195.54 is: 269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.11 : 377.89 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.11/377.89 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.11x = 377.89 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.11x = 73,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,892.61/274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.57

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