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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 378.66 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 378.66 and 187.20 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 378.66 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/378.66 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 378.66 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 70,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,885.15/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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