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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 406.65 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 406.65 and 251.90 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 406.65 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/406.65 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 406.65 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 102,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,435.14/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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