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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.98, 377.82 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.98, 377.82 and 185.52 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.98 : 377.82 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.98/377.82 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.98x = 377.82 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.98x = 70,093.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,093.17/273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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