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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.12, 373.92 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.12, 373.92 and 182.64 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.12 : 373.92 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.12/373.92 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.12x = 373.92 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.12x = 68,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,292.75/271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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