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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.66, 376.58 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.66, 376.58 and 185.18 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.66 : 376.58 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.66/376.58 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.66x = 376.58 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.66x = 69,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,735.08/272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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