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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.21, 406.01 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.21, 406.01 and 184.63 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.21 : 406.01 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.21/406.01 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.21x = 406.01 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.21x = 74,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,960.70/271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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