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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 377.46 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 377.46 and 200.61 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 377.46 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/377.46 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 377.46 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 75,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,722.25/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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