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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.03, 406.65 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.03, 406.65 and 203.12 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.03 : 406.65 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.03/406.65 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.03x = 406.65 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.03x = 82,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,599.57/271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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