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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 375.36 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 375.36 and 184.94 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 375.36 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/375.36 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 375.36 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 69,419.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,419.32/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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