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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 379.20 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 379.20 and 190.71 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 379.20 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/379.20 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 379.20 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 72,316.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,316.87/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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