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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 377.44 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 377.44 and 186.40 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 377.44 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/377.44 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 377.44 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 70,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,354.82/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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