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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 378.84 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 378.84 and 191.64 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 378.84 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/378.84 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 378.84 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 72,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,600.20/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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