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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.41, 375.87 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.41, 375.87 and 185.11 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.41 : 375.87 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.41/375.87 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.41x = 375.87 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.41x = 69,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,577.30/272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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