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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 379.02 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 379.02 and 191.79 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 379.02 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/379.02 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 379.02 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 72,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,692.25/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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