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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 378.27 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.41, 378.27 and 200.70 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.41 : 378.27 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.41/378.27 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.41x = 378.27 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.41x = 75,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,918.79/274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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