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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.27, 378.56 and 186.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.27, 378.56 and 186.97 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.27 : 378.56 = 186.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.27/378.56 = 186.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.27x = 378.56 × 186.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.27x = 70,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,779.36/274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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