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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 406.17 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 406.17 and 256.14 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 406.17 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/406.17 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 406.17 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 104,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,036.38/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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