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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 410.31 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 410.31 and 186.55 is: 279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 410.31 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/410.31 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 410.31 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 76,543.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,543.33/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.97

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