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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 374.38 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 374.38 and 183.01 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 374.38 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/374.38 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 374.38 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 68,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,514.37/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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