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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378.43 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378.43 and 200.53 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378.43 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378.43 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378.43 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 75,886.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,886.57/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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