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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 379.28 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 379.28 and 201.60 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 379.28 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/379.28 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 379.28 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 76,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,462.85/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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