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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.19, 373.87 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.19, 373.87 and 183.71 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.19 : 373.87 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.19/373.87 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.19x = 373.87 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.19x = 68,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,683.66/271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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