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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 379.38 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 379.38 and 191.71 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 379.38 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/379.38 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 379.38 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 72,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,730.94/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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