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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.34, 410.09 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.34, 410.09 and 186.54 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.34 : 410.09 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.34/410.09 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.34x = 410.09 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.34x = 76,498.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,498.19/273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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