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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 375.89 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 375.89 and 183.92 is: 253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 375.89 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/375.89 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 375.89 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 69,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,134.04/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.77

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