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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 374.68 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 374.68 and 184.44 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 374.68 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/374.68 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 374.68 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 69,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,105.98/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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