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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 378.44 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274, 378.44 and 186.52 is: 257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 378.44 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/378.44 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 378.44 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 70,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,586.63/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.62

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