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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 406.77 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 406.77 and 198.10 is: 297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 406.77 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/406.77 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 406.77 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 80,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,581.14/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.35

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