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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.29, 375.43 and 184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.29, 375.43 and 184.81 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.29 : 375.43 = 184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.29/375.43 = 184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.29x = 375.43 × 184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.29x = 69,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,383.22/272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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