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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.15, 376.83 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.15, 376.83 and 185.81 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.15 : 376.83 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.15/376.83 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.15x = 376.83 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.15x = 70,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,016.90/273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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