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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 378.96 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 378.96 and 191.84 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 378.96 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/378.96 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 378.96 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 72,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,699.69/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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