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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.23, 376.94 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.23, 376.94 and 184.77 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.23 : 376.94 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.23/376.94 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.23x = 376.94 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.23x = 69,646.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,646.28/273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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