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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 376.44 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 376.44 and 185.08 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 376.44 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/376.44 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 376.44 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 69,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,671.52/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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