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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 373.46 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 373.46 and 254.90 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 373.46 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/373.46 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 373.46 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 95,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,194.95/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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