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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.21, 375.71 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.21, 375.71 and 184.91 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.21 : 375.71 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.21/375.71 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.21x = 375.71 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.21x = 69,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,472.54/272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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