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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.34, 406.80 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.34, 406.80 and 184.45 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.34 : 406.80 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.34/406.80 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.34x = 406.80 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.34x = 75,032.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,032.23/271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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