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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.93, 378.88 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.93, 378.88 and 187.45 is: 258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.93 : 378.88 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.93/378.88 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.93x = 378.88 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.93x = 71,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,021.06/274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.32

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