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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.33, 375.39 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.33, 375.39 and 184.85 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.33 : 375.39 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.33/375.39 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.33x = 375.39 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.33x = 69,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,390.84/272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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