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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.67, 379.34 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.67, 379.34 and 187.19 is: 258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.67 : 379.34 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.67/379.34 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.67x = 379.34 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.67x = 71,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,008.65/274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.52

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