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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.49, 378.89 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.49, 378.89 and 186.10 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.49 : 378.89 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.49/378.89 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.49x = 378.89 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.49x = 70,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,511.67/274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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