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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.54, 378.22 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.54, 378.22 and 191.51 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.54 : 378.22 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.54/378.22 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.54x = 378.22 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.54x = 72,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,431.95/274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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