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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 378.36 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 378.36 and 200.55 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 378.36 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/378.36 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 378.36 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 75,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,880.10/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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