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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 376.62 and 185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 376.62 and 185.21 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 376.62 = 185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/376.62 = 185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 376.62 × 185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 69,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,753.79/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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