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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.52, 379.26 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.52, 379.26 and 200.70 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.52 : 379.26 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.52/379.26 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.52x = 379.26 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.52x = 76,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,117.48/274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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