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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 379.26 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 379.26 and 191.92 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 379.26 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/379.26 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 379.26 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 72,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,787.58/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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