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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.82, 374.74 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.82, 374.74 and 184.34 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.82 : 374.74 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.82/374.74 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.82x = 374.74 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.82x = 69,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,077.24/271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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