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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 377.60 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 377.60 and 184.73 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 377.60 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/377.60 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 377.60 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 69,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,751.24/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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