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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 378.80 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 378.80 and 187.44 is: 258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 378.80 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/378.80 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 378.80 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 71,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,002.27/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.30

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