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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378.18 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378.18 and 195.57 is: 269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378.18 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378.18 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378.18 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 73,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,960.66/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.70

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