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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 377.01 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 377.01 and 184.55 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 377.01 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/377.01 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 377.01 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 69,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,575.31/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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