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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 378.27 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 378.27 and 196.70 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 378.27 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/378.27 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 378.27 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 74,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,405.71/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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