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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 407.76 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 407.76 and 185.34 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 407.76 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/407.76 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 407.76 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 75,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,573.36/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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