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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.18, 376.38 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.18, 376.38 and 185.70 is: 255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.18 : 376.38 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.18/376.38 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.18x = 376.38 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.18x = 69,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,893.77/273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.85

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