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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 376.56 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 376.56 and 185.64 is: 256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 376.56 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/376.56 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 376.56 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 69,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,904.60/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.46

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