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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 410.58 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 410.58 and 186.54 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 410.58 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/410.58 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 410.58 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 76,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,589.59/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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