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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 378.84 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 378.84 and 187.35 is: 258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 378.84 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/378.84 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 378.84 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 70,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,975.67/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.25

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