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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.21, 378.24 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.21, 378.24 and 190.15 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.21 : 378.24 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.21/378.24 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.21x = 378.24 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.21x = 71,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,922.28/274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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