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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.91, 379.32 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.91, 379.32 and 191.99 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.91 : 379.32 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.91/379.32 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.91x = 379.32 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.91x = 72,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,825.65/274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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