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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.57, 378.85 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.57, 378.85 and 181.47 is: 250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.57 : 378.85 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.57/378.85 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.57x = 378.85 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.57x = 68,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,749.91/274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.39

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