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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 379.01 and 196.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 379.01 and 196.03 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 379.01 = 196.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/379.01 = 196.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 379.01 × 196.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 74,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,297.33/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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