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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 378.70 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 378.70 and 191.85 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 378.70 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/378.70 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 378.70 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 72,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,653.12/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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