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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 377.55 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 377.55 and 185.33 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 377.55 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/377.55 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 377.55 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 69,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,972.29/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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