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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 377.42 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 377.42 and 185.09 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 377.42 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/377.42 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 377.42 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 69,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,853.86/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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