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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 411.17 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 411.17 and 187.67 is: 281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 411.17 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/411.17 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 411.17 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 77,164.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,164.27/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.40

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