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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.15, 378.35 and 199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.15, 378.35 and 199.48 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.15 : 378.35 = 199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.15/378.35 = 199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.15x = 378.35 × 199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.15x = 75,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,474.49/274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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