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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.78, 374.98 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.78, 374.98 and 183.10 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.78 : 374.98 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.78/374.98 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.78x = 374.98 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.78x = 68,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,658.84/271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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