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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 377.36 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 377.36 and 186.06 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 377.36 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/377.36 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 377.36 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 70,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,211.60/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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