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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.90, 379.11 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.90, 379.11 and 200.07 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.90 : 379.11 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.90/379.11 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.90x = 379.11 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.90x = 75,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,849.29/274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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