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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 375.90 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 375.90 and 185.06 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 375.90 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/375.90 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 375.90 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 69,564.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,564.05/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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