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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.57, 409.88 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.57, 409.88 and 186.63 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.57 : 409.88 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.57/409.88 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.57x = 409.88 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.57x = 76,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,494.83/273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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