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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 410.45 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 410.45 and 187.16 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 410.45 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/410.45 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 410.45 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 76,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,816.83/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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