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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.21, 374.33 and 183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.21, 374.33 and 183.91 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.21 : 374.33 = 183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.21/374.33 = 183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.21x = 374.33 × 183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.21x = 68,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,842.11/271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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