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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 376.90 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 376.90 and 184.78 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 376.90 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/376.90 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 376.90 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 69,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,643.58/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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