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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.57, 377.49 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.57, 377.49 and 186.22 is: 256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.57 : 377.49 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.57/377.49 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.57x = 377.49 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.57x = 70,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,296.19/273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.96

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