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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 409.12 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 409.12 and 185.40 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 409.12 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/409.12 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 409.12 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 75,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,850.85/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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