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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 375.96 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 375.96 and 185.22 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 375.96 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/375.96 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 375.96 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 69,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,635.31/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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