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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.33, 377.93 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.33, 377.93 and 191.28 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.33 : 377.93 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.33/377.93 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.33x = 377.93 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.33x = 72,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,289.49/274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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