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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.12, 375.38 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.12, 375.38 and 184.64 is: 254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.12 : 375.38 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.12/375.38 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.12x = 375.38 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.12x = 69,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,309.24/272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.70

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