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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 377.82 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 377.82 and 186.52 is: 257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 377.82 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/377.82 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 377.82 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 70,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,470.99/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.46

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