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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 378.07 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 378.07 and 190.24 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 378.07 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/378.07 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 378.07 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 71,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,922.08/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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