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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 378.90 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 378.90 and 200.88 is: 277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 378.90 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/378.90 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 378.90 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 76,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,113.43/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.10

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