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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 376.95 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 376.95 and 183.50 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 376.95 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/376.95 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 376.95 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 69,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,168.44/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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