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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 406.04 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 406.04 and 254.19 is: 380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 406.04 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/406.04 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 406.04 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 103,210.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,210.04/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.69

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