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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 378.72 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 378.72 and 195.84 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 378.72 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/378.72 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 378.72 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 74,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,168.52/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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