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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 378.52 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 378.52 and 186.96 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 378.52 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/378.52 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 378.52 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 70,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,768.51/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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