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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 375.57 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 375.57 and 184.80 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 375.57 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/375.57 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 375.57 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 69,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,405.34/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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