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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 378.62 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.41, 378.62 and 187.11 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.41 : 378.62 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.41/378.62 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.41x = 378.62 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.41x = 70,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,842.65/274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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