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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 376.90 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 376.90 and 186.15 is: 256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 376.90 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/376.90 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 376.90 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 70,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,159.46/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.98

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