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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378.84 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378.84 and 197.02 is: 272.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378.84 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378.84 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378.84 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 74,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,639.06/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.17

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