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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.57, 378.87 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.57, 378.87 and 187.22 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.57 : 378.87 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.57/378.87 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.57x = 378.87 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.57x = 70,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,932.04/274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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