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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.89, 410.40 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.89, 410.40 and 187.26 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.89 : 410.40 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.89/410.40 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.89x = 410.40 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.89x = 76,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,851.50/273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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