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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.06, 410.73 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.06, 410.73 and 187.12 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.06 : 410.73 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.06/410.73 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.06x = 410.73 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.06x = 76,855.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,855.80/274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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