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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378.18 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378.18 and 185.68 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378.18 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378.18 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378.18 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 70,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,220.46/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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