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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 375.26 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 375.26 and 184.59 is: 254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 375.26 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/375.26 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 375.26 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 69,268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,268.32/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.77

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