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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 378.74 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 378.74 and 199.90 is: 275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 378.74 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/378.74 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 378.74 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 75,709.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,709.13/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.46

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