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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 407.61 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 407.61 and 184.98 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 407.61 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/407.61 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 407.61 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 75,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,399.70/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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