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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 409.82 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 409.82 and 186.82 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 409.82 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/409.82 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 409.82 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 76,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,562.57/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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