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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 378.27 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 378.27 and 200.68 is: 276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 378.27 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/378.27 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 378.27 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 75,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,910.28/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.86

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