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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.34, 411.29 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.34, 411.29 and 187.43 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.34 : 411.29 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.34/411.29 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.34x = 411.29 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.34x = 77,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,088.18/274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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