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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 410.97 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 410.97 and 187.87 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 410.97 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/410.97 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 410.97 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 77,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,209.38/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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