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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 407.27 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 407.27 and 184.51 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 407.27 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/407.27 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 407.27 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 75,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,146.36/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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