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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 375.03 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 375.03 and 184.06 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 375.03 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/375.03 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 375.03 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 69,025.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,025.23/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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