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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 377.34 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 377.34 and 186.28 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 377.34 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/377.34 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 377.34 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 70,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,290.90/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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