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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 379.51 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 379.51 and 186.49 is: 257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 379.51 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/379.51 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 379.51 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 70,774.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,774.83/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.40

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