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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 379.41 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 379.41 and 186.78 is: 257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 379.41 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/379.41 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 379.41 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 70,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,866.20/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.85

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