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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 379.11 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 379.11 and 181.44 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 379.11 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/379.11 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 379.11 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 68,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,784.87/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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