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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.69, 407.81 and 185.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.69, 407.81 and 185.03 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 407.81 = 185.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/407.81 = 185.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 407.81 × 185.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 75,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,456.16/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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