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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 376.83 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 376.83 and 184.61 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 376.83 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/376.83 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 376.83 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 69,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,564.70/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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