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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 378.44 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 378.44 and 195.56 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 378.44 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/378.44 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 378.44 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 74,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,007.73/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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