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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.26, 375.96 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.26, 375.96 and 185.14 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.26 : 375.96 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.26/375.96 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.26x = 375.96 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.26x = 69,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,605.23/272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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