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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 376.16 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 376.16 and 185.52 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 376.16 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/376.16 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 376.16 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 69,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,785.20/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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