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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.57, 407.63 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.57, 407.63 and 183.71 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.57 : 407.63 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.57/407.63 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.57x = 407.63 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.57x = 74,885.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,885.71/271.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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