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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.57, 377.44 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.57, 377.44 and 186.09 is: 256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.57 : 377.44 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.57/377.44 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.57x = 377.44 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.57x = 70,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,237.34/273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.74

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