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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 407.41 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 407.41 and 183.69 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 407.41 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/407.41 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 407.41 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 74,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,838.14/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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