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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 375.70 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 375.70 and 185.19 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 375.70 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/375.70 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 375.70 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 69,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,576.82/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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