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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.27, 375.59 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.27, 375.59 and 184.79 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.27 : 375.59 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.27/375.59 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.27x = 375.59 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.27x = 69,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,402.47/272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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