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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.87, 379.16 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.87, 379.16 and 191.83 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.87 : 379.16 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.87/379.16 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.87x = 379.16 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.87x = 72,732.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,732.37/274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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