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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 374.82 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 374.82 and 184.28 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 374.82 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/374.82 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 374.82 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 69,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,071.83/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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