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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.69, 379.38 and 187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.69, 379.38 and 187.21 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.69 : 379.38 = 187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.69/379.38 = 187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.69x = 379.38 × 187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.69x = 71,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,022.78/274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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