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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 374.94 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 374.94 and 184.20 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 374.94 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/374.94 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 374.94 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 69,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,063.95/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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