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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 378.08 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 378.08 and 186.27 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 378.08 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/378.08 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 378.08 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 70,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,425.43/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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