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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 411.83 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 411.83 and 188.08 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 411.83 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/411.83 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 411.83 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 77,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,456.99/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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