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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 411.72 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 411.72 and 188.88 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 411.72 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/411.72 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 411.72 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 77,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,765.67/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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