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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 377.49 and 185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 377.49 and 185.21 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 377.49 = 185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/377.49 = 185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 377.49 × 185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 69,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,916.56/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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