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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.45, 378.60 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.45, 378.60 and 185.96 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.45 : 378.60 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.45/378.60 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.45x = 378.60 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.45x = 70,404.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,404.46/274.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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