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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 411.67 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 411.67 and 188.11 is: 281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 411.67 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/411.67 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 411.67 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 77,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,436.72/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.63

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