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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 411.62 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 411.62 and 188.38 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 411.62 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/411.62 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 411.62 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 77,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,540.98/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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