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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 411.48 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 411.48 and 187.98 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 411.48 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/411.48 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 411.48 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 77,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,350.01/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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