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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.75, 379.28 and 196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.75, 379.28 and 196.23 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.75 : 379.28 = 196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.75/379.28 = 196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.75x = 379.28 × 196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.75x = 74,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,423.24/274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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