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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.15, 377.01 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.15, 377.01 and 185.94 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.15 : 377.01 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.15/377.01 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.15x = 377.01 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.15x = 70,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,101.24/273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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