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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.29, 374.05 and 183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.29, 374.05 and 183.81 is: 253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.29 : 374.05 = 183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.29/374.05 = 183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.29x = 374.05 × 183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.29x = 68,754.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,754.13/271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.43

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