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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.25, 406.68 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.25, 406.68 and 184.37 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.25 : 406.68 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.25/406.68 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.25x = 406.68 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.25x = 74,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,979.59/271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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