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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.11, 378.42 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.11, 378.42 and 190.20 is: 262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.11 : 378.42 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.11/378.42 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.11x = 378.42 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.11x = 71,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,975.48/274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.58

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