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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 277.40 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 277.40 and 181.49 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 277.40 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/277.40 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 277.40 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 50,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,345.44/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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