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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 411.72 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 411.72 and 188.24 is: 281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 411.72 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/411.72 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 411.72 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 77,502.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,502.17/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.98

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