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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 377.75 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 377.75 and 185.35 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 377.75 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/377.75 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 377.75 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 70,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,015.04/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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