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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.21, 378.54 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.21, 378.54 and 191.39 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.21 : 378.54 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.21/378.54 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.21x = 378.54 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.21x = 72,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,446.88/274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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