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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 377.31 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 377.31 and 184.84 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 377.31 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/377.31 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 377.31 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 69,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,741.98/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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