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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.24, 409.62 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.24, 409.62 and 186.60 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.24 : 409.62 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.24/409.62 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.24x = 409.62 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.24x = 76,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,435.09/273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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