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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.39, 378.37 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.39, 378.37 and 191.46 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.39 : 378.37 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.39/378.37 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.39x = 378.37 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.39x = 72,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,444.38/274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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