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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.83, 374.85 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.83, 374.85 and 184.35 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.83 : 374.85 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.83/374.85 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.83x = 374.85 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.83x = 69,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,103.60/271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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