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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 378.48 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 378.48 and 200.52 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 378.48 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/378.48 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 378.48 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 75,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,892.81/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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