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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 409.44 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 409.44 and 186.57 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 409.44 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/409.44 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 409.44 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 76,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,389.22/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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