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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 375.63 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 375.63 and 265.32 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 375.63 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/375.63 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 375.63 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 99,662.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,662.15/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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