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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 375.27 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 375.27 and 184.58 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 375.27 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/375.27 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 375.27 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 69,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,267.34/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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