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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.01, 373.59 and 211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.01, 373.59 and 211.91 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.01 : 373.59 = 211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.01/373.59 = 211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.01x = 373.59 × 211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.01x = 79,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,165.59/271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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