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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 378.56 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 378.56 and 186.17 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 378.56 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/378.56 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 378.56 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 70,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,475.09/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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