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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.15, 409.86 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.15, 409.86 and 186.48 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.15 : 409.86 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.15/409.86 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.15x = 409.86 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.15x = 76,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,430.69/273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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