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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 412.52 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 412.52 and 188.50 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 412.52 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/412.52 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 412.52 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 77,760.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,760.02/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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