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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 379.42 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 379.42 and 186.52 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 379.42 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/379.42 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 379.42 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 70,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,767.52/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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