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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.32, 375.94 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.32, 375.94 and 185.44 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.32 : 375.94 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.32/375.94 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.32x = 375.94 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.32x = 69,714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,714.31/272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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