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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.78, 379.04 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.78, 379.04 and 191.96 is: 264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.78 : 379.04 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.78/379.04 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.78x = 379.04 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.78x = 72,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,760.52/274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.80

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