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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.14, 378 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.14, 378 and 186.66 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.14 : 378 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.14/378 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.14x = 378 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.14x = 70,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,557.48/274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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