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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.16, 378.27 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.16, 378.27 and 186.86 is: 257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.16 : 378.27 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.16/378.27 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.16x = 378.27 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.16x = 70,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,683.53/274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.82

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