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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 378.77 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 378.77 and 196.89 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 378.77 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/378.77 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 378.77 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 74,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,576.03/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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