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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 378.28 and 187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 378.28 and 187.15 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 378.28 = 187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/378.28 = 187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 378.28 × 187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 70,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795.10/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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