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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 412.08 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 412.08 and 187.52 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 412.08 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/412.08 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 412.08 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 77,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,273.24/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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