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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 379.40 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 379.40 and 201.30 is: 277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 379.40 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/379.40 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 379.40 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 76,372.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,372.21/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.77

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