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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 379.14 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 379.14 and 187.34 is: 258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 379.14 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/379.14 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 379.14 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 71,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,028.09/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.45

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