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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.43, 378.87 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.43, 378.87 and 181.15 is: 250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.43 : 378.87 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.43/378.87 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.43x = 378.87 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.43x = 68,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,632.30/274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.09

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