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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 404.11 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 404.11 and 251.16 is: 374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 404.11 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/404.11 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 404.11 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 101,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,496.27/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.52

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