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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 377.88 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 377.88 and 186.68 is: 257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 377.88 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/377.88 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 377.88 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 70,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,542.64/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.30

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