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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 377.95 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 377.95 and 186.55 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 377.95 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/377.95 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 377.95 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 70,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,504.68/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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