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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.46, 374.04 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.46, 374.04 and 183.98 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.46 : 374.04 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.46/374.04 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.46x = 374.04 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.46x = 68,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,815.88/271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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