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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.39, 378.89 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.39, 378.89 and 187.45 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.39 : 378.89 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.39/378.89 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.39x = 378.89 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.39x = 71,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,022.93/274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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