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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 376.59 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 376.59 and 184.41 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 376.59 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/376.59 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 376.59 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 69,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,446.96/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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