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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 378.66 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 378.66 and 251.48 is: 346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 378.66 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/378.66 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 378.66 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 95,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,225.42/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.61

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