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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 376.23 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 376.23 and 185.58 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 376.23 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/376.23 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 376.23 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 69,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,820.76/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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