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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 379.50 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 379.50 and 187.66 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 379.50 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/379.50 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 379.50 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 71,216.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,216.97/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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