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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 378.24 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 378.24 and 194.60 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 378.24 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/378.24 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 378.24 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 73,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,605.50/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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