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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 376.51 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 376.51 and 184.38 is: 254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 376.51 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/376.51 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 376.51 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 69,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,420.19/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.36

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