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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 378 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 378 and 207.84 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 378 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/378 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 378 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 78,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,563.52/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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