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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.07, 376.75 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.07, 376.75 and 185.59 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.07 : 376.75 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.07/376.75 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.07x = 376.75 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.07x = 69,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,921.03/273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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