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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 377.48 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 377.48 and 186.48 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 377.48 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/377.48 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 377.48 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 70,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,392.47/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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