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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.65, 409.11 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.65, 409.11 and 185.98 is: 279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.65 : 409.11 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.65/409.11 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.65x = 409.11 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.65x = 76,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,086.28/272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.06

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