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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 407.52 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 407.52 and 184.95 is: 277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 407.52 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/407.52 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 407.52 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 75,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,370.82/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.39

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