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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 375.72 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 375.72 and 184.89 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 375.72 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/375.72 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 375.72 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 69,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,466.87/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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