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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.37, 378.78 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.37, 378.78 and 181.27 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.37 : 378.78 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.37/378.78 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.37x = 378.78 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.37x = 68,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,661.00/274.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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