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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 377.80 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 377.80 and 186.41 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 377.80 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/377.80 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 377.80 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 70,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,425.70/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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