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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 379.06 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 379.06 and 186.23 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 379.06 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/379.06 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 379.06 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 70,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,590.45/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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