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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 407.83 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 407.83 and 181.12 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 407.83 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/407.83 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 407.83 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 73,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,866.17/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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