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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.78, 377.79 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.78, 377.79 and 186.48 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.78 : 377.79 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.78/377.79 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.78x = 377.79 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.78x = 70,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,450.28/273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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