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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.33, 377.37 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.33, 377.37 and 186.12 is: 256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.33 : 377.37 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.33/377.37 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.33x = 377.37 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.33x = 70,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,236.10/273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.96

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