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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.41, 376.23 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.41, 376.23 and 184.93 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.41 : 376.23 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.41/376.23 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.41x = 376.23 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.41x = 69,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,576.21/272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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