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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.71, 378.99 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.71, 378.99 and 187.44 is: 258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.71 : 378.99 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.71/378.99 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.71x = 378.99 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.71x = 71,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,037.89/274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.59

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