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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.15, 406.76 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.15, 406.76 and 185.09 is: 277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.15 : 406.76 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.15/406.76 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.15x = 406.76 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.15x = 75,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,284.25/271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.65

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