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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.21, 377.67 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.21, 377.67 and 200.40 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.21 : 377.67 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.21/377.67 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.21x = 377.67 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.21x = 75,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,685.07/274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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