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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.50, 376.35 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.50, 376.35 and 185.02 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.50 : 376.35 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.50/376.35 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.50x = 376.35 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.50x = 69,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,632.28/272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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