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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.63, 376.53 and 185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.63, 376.53 and 185.15 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.63 : 376.53 = 185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.63/376.53 = 185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.63x = 376.53 × 185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.63x = 69,713.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,713.11/272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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