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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 377.53 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 377.53 and 186.19 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 377.53 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/377.53 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 377.53 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 70,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,290.90/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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