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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378.25 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378.25 and 186.76 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378.25 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378.25 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378.25 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 70,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,641.97/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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