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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.93, 377.42 and 186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.93, 377.42 and 186.45 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.93 : 377.42 = 186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.93/377.42 = 186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.93x = 377.42 × 186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.93x = 70,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,369.96/273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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