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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.06, 406.59 and 210.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.06, 406.59 and 210.01 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.06 : 406.59 = 210.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.06/406.59 = 210.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.06x = 406.59 × 210.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.06x = 85,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,385.93/271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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