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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 407.32 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 407.32 and 184.54 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 407.32 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/407.32 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 407.32 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 75,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,166.83/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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