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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 379.04 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 379.04 and 266.14 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 379.04 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/379.04 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 379.04 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 100,877.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,877.71/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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