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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 411.22 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 411.22 and 187.88 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 411.22 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/411.22 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 411.22 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 77,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,260.01/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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