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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 376.20 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 376.20 and 184.08 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 376.20 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/376.20 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 376.20 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 69,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,250.90/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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