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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.91, 376.74 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.91, 376.74 and 184.50 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.91 : 376.74 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.91/376.74 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.91x = 376.74 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.91x = 69,508.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,508.53/272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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