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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 373.33 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 373.33 and 257.12 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 373.33 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/373.33 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 373.33 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 95,990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,990.46/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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