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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.15, 404.76 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.15, 404.76 and 251.13 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.15 : 404.76 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.15/404.76 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.15x = 404.76 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.15x = 101,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,644.10/271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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