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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.59, 376.49 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.59, 376.49 and 185.11 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.59 : 376.49 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.59/376.49 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.59x = 376.49 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.59x = 69,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,692.06/272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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