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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 376.03 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 376.03 and 184.11 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 376.03 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/376.03 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 376.03 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 69,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,230.42/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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