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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 406.88 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 406.88 and 184.72 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 406.88 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/406.88 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 406.88 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 75,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,158.87/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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