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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.69, 378.98 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.69, 378.98 and 186.35 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.69 : 378.98 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.69/378.98 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.69x = 378.98 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.69x = 70,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,622.93/274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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