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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 409.71 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 409.71 and 182.66 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 409.71 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/409.71 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 409.71 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 74,835.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,835.24/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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