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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 374.31 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 374.31 and 183.84 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 374.31 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/374.31 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 374.31 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 68,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,813.15/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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