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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 376.02 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 376.02 and 185.24 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 376.02 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/376.02 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 376.02 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 69,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,653.94/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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