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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 375.26 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 375.26 and 184.76 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 375.26 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/375.26 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 375.26 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 69,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,333.04/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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