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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 377.12 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 377.12 and 186 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 377.12 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/377.12 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 377.12 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 70,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,144.32/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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