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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 373.83 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 373.83 and 183.63 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 373.83 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/373.83 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 373.83 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 68,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,646.40/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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