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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 378.61 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 378.61 and 187.11 is: 258.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 378.61 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/378.61 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 378.61 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 70,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,841.25/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.37

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