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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.66, 377.58 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.66, 377.58 and 186.36 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 377.58 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/377.58 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 377.58 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 70,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,365.81/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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