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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.21, 376.44 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.21, 376.44 and 185.73 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.21 : 376.44 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.21/376.44 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.21x = 376.44 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.21x = 69,916.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,916.20/273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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