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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 406.19 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 406.19 and 251.71 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 406.19 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/406.19 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 406.19 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 102,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,239.81/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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