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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 406.18 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 406.18 and 184.25 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 406.18 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/406.18 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 406.18 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 74,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,838.67/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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