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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.69, 406.82 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.69, 406.82 and 184.82 is: 276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 406.82 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/406.82 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 406.82 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 75,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,186.90/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.74

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