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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.78, 378.60 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.78, 378.60 and 187.30 is: 258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.78 : 378.60 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.78/378.60 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.78x = 378.60 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.78x = 70,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,911.78/274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.07

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