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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 379.16 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 379.16 and 187.60 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 379.16 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/379.16 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 379.16 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 71,130.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,130.42/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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