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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.15, 378.39 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.15, 378.39 and 186.94 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.15 : 378.39 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.15/378.39 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.15x = 378.39 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.15x = 70,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,736.23/274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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