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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 375.21 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 375.21 and 183.42 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 375.21 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/375.21 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 375.21 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 68,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,821.02/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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