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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 375.90 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 375.90 and 185.10 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 375.90 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/375.90 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 375.90 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 69,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,579.09/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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