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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 377.25 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 377.25 and 186.40 is: 257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 377.25 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/377.25 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 377.25 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 70,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,319.40/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.33

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