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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 376.01 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 376.01 and 184.77 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 376.01 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/376.01 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 376.01 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 69,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,476.18/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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