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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 410.81 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 410.81 and 187.13 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 410.81 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/410.81 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 410.81 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 76,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,874.97/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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