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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 376.24 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 376.24 and 185.50 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 376.24 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/376.24 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 376.24 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 69,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,792.52/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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