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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 379.71 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 379.71 and 186.74 is: 257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 379.71 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/379.71 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 379.71 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 70,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,907.05/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.68

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