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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378.58 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378.58 and 195.72 is: 270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378.58 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378.58 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378.58 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 74,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,095.68/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.19

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