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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 377.18 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 377.18 and 185.97 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 377.18 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/377.18 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 377.18 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 70,143.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,143.23/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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