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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.39, 377.51 and 186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.39, 377.51 and 186.45 is: 257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.39 : 377.51 = 186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.39/377.51 = 186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.39x = 377.51 × 186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.39x = 70,385.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,385.81/273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.46

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