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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 379.66 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 379.66 and 191.91 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 379.66 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/379.66 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 379.66 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 72,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,860.07/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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