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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 410.94 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 410.94 and 187.72 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 410.94 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/410.94 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 410.94 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 77,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,140.63/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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