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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 379.26 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 379.26 and 181.78 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 379.26 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/379.26 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 379.26 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 68,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,941.88/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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