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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 412.16 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 412.16 and 188.04 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 412.16 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/412.16 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 412.16 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 77,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,503.04/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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