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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.35, 378.56 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.35, 378.56 and 200.44 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.35 : 378.56 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.35/378.56 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.35x = 378.56 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.35x = 75,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,878.57/274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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