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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 378.94 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 378.94 and 187.29 is: 258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 378.94 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/378.94 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 378.94 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 70,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,973.09/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.47

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