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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.20, 380.12 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.20, 380.12 and 260.16 is: 360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.20 : 380.12 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.20/380.12 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.20x = 380.12 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.20x = 98,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,892.02/274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.66

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