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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 379.04 and 186.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 379.04 and 186.31 is: 256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 379.04 = 186.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/379.04 = 186.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 379.04 × 186.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 70,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,617.06/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.98

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