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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 374.40 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 374.40 and 201.24 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 374.40 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/374.40 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 374.40 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 75,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,344.26/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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