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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.45, 378.27 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.45, 378.27 and 200.62 is: 276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.45 : 378.27 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.45/378.27 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.45x = 378.27 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.45x = 75,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,888.53/274.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.51

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