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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 401.26 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 401.26 and 274.07 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 401.26 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/401.26 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 401.26 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 109,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,973.33/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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