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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 375.18 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 375.18 and 184.48 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 375.18 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/375.18 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 375.18 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 69,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,213.21/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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