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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 411.54 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 411.54 and 187.66 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 411.54 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/411.54 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 411.54 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 77,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,229.60/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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