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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.85, 407.12 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.85, 407.12 and 184.88 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.85 : 407.12 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.85/407.12 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.85x = 407.12 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.85x = 75,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,265.39/271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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