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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.86, 377.86 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.86, 377.86 and 185.39 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.86 : 377.86 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.86/377.86 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.86x = 377.86 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.86x = 70,050.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,050.36/273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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