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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.17, 377.85 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.17, 377.85 and 195.49 is: 269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.17 : 377.85 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.17/377.85 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.17x = 377.85 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.17x = 73,864.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,864.92/274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.41

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