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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 378.95 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 378.95 and 219.38 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 378.95 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/378.95 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 378.95 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 83,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,131.06/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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