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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 378.54 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 378.54 and 191.82 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 378.54 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/378.54 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 378.54 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 72,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,611.54/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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