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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 378.68 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 378.68 and 191.66 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 378.68 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/378.68 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 378.68 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 72,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,574.96/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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