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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.75, 376.47 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.75, 376.47 and 184.36 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.75 : 376.47 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.75/376.47 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.75x = 376.47 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.75x = 69,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,404.13/272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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