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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 377 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 377 and 186.16 is: 256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 377 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/377 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 377 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 70,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,182.32/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.74

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