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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.87, 374.95 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.87, 374.95 and 184.52 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.87 : 374.95 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.87/374.95 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.87x = 374.95 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.87x = 69,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,185.77/271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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