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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 375.79 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 375.79 and 185.26 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 375.79 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/375.79 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 375.79 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 69,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,616.05/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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