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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 376.74 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 376.74 and 185.72 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 376.74 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/376.74 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 376.74 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 69,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,968.15/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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