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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 375.07 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 375.07 and 183.24 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 375.07 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/375.07 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 375.07 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 68,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,725.95/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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